Best Restaurants for People Watching in Riverside

15 restaurants available nearby

1. Petite Vie

4.8

Exceptional(259)

Price: Moderate

• French • Western Springs

Booked 23 times today

Nestled in the heart of downtown Western Springs, Petite Vie offers a menu curated with classic French dishes infused with Chef Paul Virant's signature flair. Spending time researching in France for inspiration, Virant has crafted every dish with meticulous attention to detail and a reverence for tradition. Seating 65 guests, Petite Vie’s intimate space exudes the warmth and comfort of a traditional French brasserie, while seamlessly blending modern design elements. A collaboration between Virant, his wife Jennifer and long-time friend and designer Jody Tate, every detail at Petite Vie tells a story of meticulous craftsmanship and thoughtful curation. Featuring French intricacy and layering, the space is a canvas of artistic expression, with artwork curated from both local talents and treasures acquired during the team's time in Paris. Framed prints, commissioned paintings, and a round antique mirror passed down through generations, adorn the walls, adding layers of intrigue.

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2. Kama Bistro La Grange

4.7

Exceptional(1528)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Indian • La Grange

Booked 24 times today

Kama offers fresh, bold modern Indian cuisine in downtown La Grange. The father and son team of Manmohan and Vikram Singh have created a unique menu comprising of dishes from various regions of India and Indian inspired Americana. Following the tradition in Vikram's family kitchen, everything is made from scratch, to order and customized to your taste. The bar program, led by Agnes Kalusiewicz, infuses Indian spices and chutneys into scratch-made syrups, ensuring a unique and bold experience with every sip.Kama symbolizes aesthetic pleasure of the senses – touch, smell, flavor, vision and sound. Food is our most intimate connection to nature and a source of everlasting memories.

3. Cabra - Chicago

4.7

Exceptional(3033)

Price: Expensive

• Peruvian • West Loop

Booked 29 times today

Perched atop the Hoxton Hotel in the heart of Chicago’s Fulton Market, Cabra Chicago is a lively rooftop escape, inspired by the bold and vibrant flavors of Peruvian cuisine. Led by James Beard Award and Top Chef winner Stephanie Izard, alongside longtime partners Rob Katz and Kevin Boehm of Boka Restaurant Group, Cabra serves up crave-worthy dishes in a colorful and energetic setting. The restaurant’s airy, plant-filled ambiance, paired with its open kitchen and sweeping city views, creates a dynamic dining experience. Guests can savor a variety of shareable plates, from ceviches to savory meats, all bursting with the rich, fresh flavors of Peru.

4. Bar La Rue

4.6

Exceptional(165)

Price: Expensive

• French American • West Loop

Booked 34 times today

Bar La Rue celebrates French-American cuisine with an inventive cocktail program in the heart of Fulton Market. The stylish space boasts a beautiful all-season, street-side, walk-in-friendly pergola bar and dining area, perfect for a cozy patio experience. The menu incorporates French plays on approachable American comfort foods, offering an inviting setting for lunch, brunch, or dinner. Whether you're enjoying cocktails at the bar, celebrating birthdays, or planning a romantic date, Bar La Rue provides a Mediterranean-inspired atmosphere perfect for any occasion.

5. The Publican

4.5

Awesome(5894)

Price: Expensive

• American • West Loop

Booked 48 times today

A homage to oysters, pork and beer, Executive Chef Paul Kahan's eclectic menu is inspired by simple farmhouse fare in a space evocative of a European beer hall.

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6. Bar Siena - West Loop

4.6

Exceptional(3258)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • West Loop

Booked 43 times today

Perfectly Centralized In Chicago's West Loop 'Restaurant Row', The Two-Story, 8,000-Square-Foot Restaurant Is The Sibling Of DineAmic Hospitality'S River North Staple Eatery, Siena Tavern. Bar Siena Offers Diners The Perfect & Approachable Setting To Enjoy Lunch, Dinner, Late Night, And Weekend Brunch. The Menu Features An Expansive Italian Street Food And Pizza Bar Selection, All Served Within The Streets Of Fulton Market. Our Team Of Hospitality Professionals Are Thrilled And Dedicated To Host Your Next Dining Experience, Private Event Or Catering Function!

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7. Rooftop at Nobu Hotel

4.4

Awesome(883)

Price: Very Expensive

• Cocktail Bar • West Loop

Booked 1 time today

Soak in the vibes of Chicago’s famous Restaurant Row and the views of the stunning city skyline at the Rooftop at Nobu Hotel. The Rooftop encourages walk-ins.

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8. Beatrix - Fulton Market

4.6

Exceptional(2614)

Price: Moderate

• American • West Loop

Booked 64 times today

Beatrix is a neighborhood coffeehouse, restaurant and meeting place in Chicago’s River North, Streeterville, Fulton Market, The Loop and Oak Brook neighborhoods. The restaurant is the brainchild of Lettuce Entertain You Enterprises’ Founder Rich Melman, Executive Partner and Divisional President Marc Jacobs and Chef Partners Andrew Ashmore, Rita Dever and Susan Weaver. The menu features healthy meets delicious options, and is known for its iconic coffee and bakery counter, including signature cookies, in-house pastry favorites and our house blends from Beatrix Coffee Roasters, featuring Light, Dark, Espresso and Decaf roasts.

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9. Capri by Gigi/Capri Ristorante Burr Ridge

4.7

Exceptional(3592)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Burr Ridge

Booked 59 times today

Family owned, providing the best homemade Italian food with recipes by Mama Capri. The dining experience is warm and enhanced by the charming personality of Gigi Capri, son of Mama Capri. The restaurant caters and has private dining space for up to 100 guests. Our guests are family!

10. Elia

4.5

Awesome(250)

Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Bucktown / Wicker Park

Booked 14 times today

Elia features Mediterranean inspired cuisine, in contemporary atmosphere. Elia - a stunning new Modern Mediterranean restaurant - is now open in the heart of Wicker Park.Elia (Greek for “olive tree”) pulls inspiration from Greece, Italy, France, Spain, and other Mediterranean countries and translates those flavors and techniques into Elia’s soups, salads, spreads, small plates, mains, sides, and desserts.Beverage-wise, Elia boasts 12 handcrafted specialty cocktails, 24 wines sourced from around the world available by the bottle and glass, 10 craft draft beers,100+ spirits spirits, and non-alcoholic offerings as well.Elia features 90 interior seats - including a glassed-in private dining room that doubles as the restaurant’s wine cellar - along with 60 seats on the restaurant’s sidewalk patio.Sprawling imported Mediterranean wall murals of golds, blacks, and off-whites; original imported artwork; and mid-century modern lighting round out the restaurant’s stunning interior.

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davidvip
New Orleans / Louisiana •10 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent dining experience along with superb service - a hidden gem in Chicago
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Cabra - ChicagoPrice: Expensive• Peruvian• West Loop
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4.7
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Bruce
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great experience, wonderful wine selection. Definitely go back again
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The PublicanPrice: Expensive• American• West Loop
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4.5
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Nick
Chicago / Illinois •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Vie was so good we were wondering how the change to Petite Vie would compare. Gotta say we were more than satisfied and now we are just as excited to go back! Food was phenomenal and so was the service. Always helps when you sit at the bar and Pat takes care of you too!!! They kept just enough of the old to make the new even better!
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Petite ViePrice: Moderate• French• Western Springs
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4.8
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joan
Chicago / Illinois •27 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The wait staff very helpful w menu items. The samosas are a pass, dry and lacked flavor. The lamb masala and chicken vindaloo were very good w the right amount of heat for us. The coconut creme brûlée was delicious. The restaurant is noisy but we were in a side booth and had no trouble w conversation.
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Kama Bistro La GrangePrice: Expensive• Contemporary Indian• La Grange
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4.7
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Suevip
Chicago / Illinois •13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
The atmosphere, food and service were excellent! Ask to be seated in the section with server, Julien, who is extremely professional, friendly, knowledgeable and resourceful! Both the Caesar salad and kale salads were wonderful, the steak frites was grilled (rare) to perfection and the roasted half chicken was so juicy! We stayed late and the vibe got even more lively! I highly recommend Bar La Rue for a great night out!
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Bar La RuePrice: Expensive• French American• West Loop
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4.6

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15 restaurants available nearby

1. Petite Vie

2. Kama Bistro La Grange

3. Cabra - Chicago

4. Bar La Rue

5. The Publican

6. Bar Siena - West Loop

7. Rooftop at Nobu Hotel

8. Beatrix - Fulton Market

9. Capri by Gigi/Capri Ristorante Burr Ridge

10. Elia

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